Congratulations! You made it! You survived and excelled in your student teaching. You are now a science teacher! If you would, take a few minutes to share your wisdom about how to negotiate this difficult year with the students who are following in your footsteps by answering the following questions.
a. What are some things students should do in their fall practicum to make their student teaching go more smoothly?
Be as organized as possible (Paper clips and folders are your friends)
Complete your lessons one week in advance. You will not be successful if you are creating your lessons the day before.
Do not get frustrated with the managment of student behavior. Seek guidance from your CT.
b. What 430 topics/assignments should students make sure are addressed in detail to prepare them for student teaching?
Management of student behavior
What is needed during a preceptor visit (format of the unit plan)
Expectations of the CT
c. Help the next group of science education student teachers by completing the thought: "If I knew in September what I know now, I could have been better prepared for student teaching if I had ...."
The plan book is the bible. Keep it up to date.
Be very organized
Create you plans a week in advance
d. Are there other words of wisdom/encouragement that you want to share?
Do not get frustrated with the amount of work (at your school and URI)? I
a. What are some things students should do in their fall practicum to make their student teaching go more smoothly?
b. What 430 topics/assignments should students make sure are addressed in detail to prepare them for student teaching?
c. Help the next group of science education student teachers by completing the thought: "If I knew in September what I know now, I could have been better prepared for student teaching if I had ...."